A review by annabend
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I'm in love with the world Rebecca Roanhorse has created. Not only is it great to see an epic fantasy series inspired by pre-Columbian peoples of the Americas, but all of its unique details are also lushly written. From the different clothes and food to the different beliefs and social structures, there is so much to see here. I love how non-European the world is, but also how lovingly this world was created. I wanted to be dropped in the middle of these cities and explore them once the story itself was over. Some of the characters, like Xiala and Scerapio, were much more interesting to me than others, but I also think there's more to see with Naranpa and others next time around. A great read!
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